Every two years at Agritechnica the technical journalists of the German press vote for Machine of the Year in a total of 14 categories. In the forage harvesting sector the Pöttinger JUMBO won the prestigious award for 2010.

Machine: Pöttinger JUMBO

Presenter: Markus Messerer, editor AGRARTECHNIK

Technical data:

• intelligent loader wagon with capacity of up to 47.3 m³ DIN volume
• 8-row pickup
• knife sharpening unit

• enhanced performance loader wagon
• 20 percent higher throughput thanks to new pickup
• Comfortable operation using control system in John Deere tractor by linking the electronics of loader wagon and tractor
• Automatic knife sharpening unit for reduced downtime, improved chopping quality and lower fuel consumption

Make way for the champions	The look of winners	The look of winners
Klaus Pöttinger in front of the Machine of the Year	Manuel Zweimüller (Productmanager loader wagons) and Klaus Pöttinger	The shining star